Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Sunnyvale is an approximately 15-hour flight. You'll gain 9 hours traveling from Amsterdam to Sunnyvale due to the time zone difference. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Amsterdam in April, with highs in Sunnyvale at 23°C and lows at 11°C. On the 13th (Fri), you're off toMonterey.

Drive from Sunnyvale to Monterey in 1.5 hours. While traveling from Sunnyvale, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Monterey, ranging from highs of 20°C to lows of 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Pismo Beach.

Traveling by car from Monterey to Pismo Beach takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of bus and train. When traveling from Monterey in April, plan for a bit warmer days in Pismo Beach, with highs around 24°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 9°C. On the 16th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Santa Barbara.

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Santa Barbara

The American Riviera

Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara is a solid vacation destination with its wide beaches, renowned wineries, and some of California's finest shopping and dining options.

Getting from Pismo Beach to Santa Barbara by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Santa Barbara can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) so you can drive to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.

Traveling by car from Santa Barbara to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, shuttle, and car. Traveling from Santa Barbara in April, you will find days in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park are somewhat warmer (28°C), and nights are a bit cooler (3°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) so you can travel to Yosemite National Park.

You can do a combination of car and bus from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Yosemite National Park in 13.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in April; daily highs in Yosemite National Park reach 17°C and lows reach -2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to travel to Sunnyvale.

Drive from Yosemite National Park to Sunnyvale in 4 hours. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in April, expect nights in Sunnyvale to be much warmer, around 11°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 23°C. On the 24th (Tue), you'll travel back home.